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<strong>Your</strong> <strong>guide</strong> <strong>to</strong> <strong>sports</strong> <strong>and</strong><br />
<strong>leisure</strong> <strong>in</strong> Westm<strong>in</strong>ster<br />
Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 2009 – March 2010<br />
www.westm<strong>in</strong>ster.gov.uk/sport<br />
Contents
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Welcome <strong>to</strong> an ActiveWestm<strong>in</strong>ster<br />
Westm<strong>in</strong>ster offers active opportunities for<br />
everyone. There are a full range of great<br />
value activities <strong>and</strong> services <strong>to</strong> help you live<br />
a healthy <strong>and</strong> active lifestyle; from gyms <strong>and</strong><br />
swimm<strong>in</strong>g pools <strong>to</strong> Parkour, an <strong>in</strong>novative<br />
free runn<strong>in</strong>g programme.<br />
All our centres offer excellent value for money<br />
<strong>and</strong> are open <strong>to</strong> the public on a casual ‘pay as<br />
you play’ basis. This means there is no jo<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />
fee or contract so you can just turn up <strong>and</strong><br />
take part.<br />
MyWestm<strong>in</strong>ster ResCard - great value<br />
discounts for Westm<strong>in</strong>ster residents<br />
If you’re a Westm<strong>in</strong>ster resident, you can<br />
take advantage of excellent discounts on<br />
<strong>sports</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>leisure</strong> activities <strong>and</strong> memberships<br />
<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g, over 60% off swimm<strong>in</strong>g sessions.<br />
To get your MyWestm<strong>in</strong>ster ResCard, visit<br />
www.westm<strong>in</strong>ster.gov.uk/mywestm<strong>in</strong>ster/ <strong>and</strong><br />
register for a free MyWestm<strong>in</strong>ster account.<br />
Concession Card<br />
If you are disabled, car<strong>in</strong>g for a disabled<br />
person, a Westm<strong>in</strong>ster senior citizen or a<br />
Westm<strong>in</strong>ster resident who is unemployed <strong>and</strong><br />
currently seek<strong>in</strong>g employment, you are entitled<br />
<strong>to</strong> a Concession Card. The card will allow you<br />
<strong>to</strong> enjoy free swimm<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> up <strong>to</strong> 70% off<br />
other <strong>leisure</strong> activities with<strong>in</strong> Westm<strong>in</strong>ster. To<br />
apply, please visit your local sport <strong>and</strong> <strong>leisure</strong><br />
centre <strong>and</strong> pick up an application form.<br />
Youth Passport<br />
The Youth Passport provides residents aged<br />
under 19 with great discounts, offers <strong>and</strong><br />
give-aways <strong>in</strong> <strong>and</strong> around Westm<strong>in</strong>ster.<br />
Benefits <strong>in</strong>clude free swimm<strong>in</strong>g, great sav<strong>in</strong>gs<br />
on activities <strong>and</strong> much more. For further<br />
<strong>in</strong>formation <strong>and</strong> <strong>to</strong> get your own Youth Passport,<br />
visit your local library or visit<br />
www.youthpassport.<strong>in</strong>fo<br />
Memberships<br />
All Westm<strong>in</strong>ster <strong>City</strong> Council facilities are open<br />
on a ‘pay as you play’ basis, but if you exercise<br />
more than once a week you could save money<br />
by jo<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g one of the membership schemes.
CONTENTS Page<br />
Active places 4<br />
Sport <strong>and</strong> <strong>leisure</strong> facilities 4<br />
Outdoor adventure 6<br />
Outdoor sport pitches 7<br />
Padd<strong>in</strong>g<strong>to</strong>n Recreation Ground 8<br />
Parks <strong>and</strong> open spaces 9<br />
Clubs 10<br />
Competitions &<br />
support<strong>in</strong>g excellence 12<br />
Activities 14<br />
Children & young people 14<br />
Holiday activities 18<br />
Women’s only activities 19<br />
Older people 20<br />
Health & wellbe<strong>in</strong>g programmes 22<br />
Walks <strong>in</strong> Westm<strong>in</strong>ster 24<br />
Volunteer<strong>in</strong>g, tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g & education 26<br />
Contact details 28<br />
CONTACT HOTLINE – 020 7641 2012<br />
WHAT’S NEW<br />
New activities, facilities <strong>and</strong><br />
opportunities for everyone, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g:<br />
• New facilities <strong>in</strong> Westm<strong>in</strong>ster - see pages 4 & 5<br />
- Little Venice Sports Centre<br />
- New facilities at Pimlico Academy<br />
- New climb<strong>in</strong>g centre at Seymour Leisure Centre<br />
- New fitness facilities at Queen Mother Sport Centre<br />
<strong>and</strong> Moberly Sports <strong>and</strong> Education Centre<br />
• Loads more fun for children <strong>and</strong> young people<br />
see pages 14-15<br />
• Free swimm<strong>in</strong>g lessons <strong>and</strong> new activities for older people<br />
see pages 20-21<br />
• More women only sessions<br />
see page 19<br />
• New activities for residents with limited disabilities<br />
see pages 22-23<br />
• Westm<strong>in</strong>ster <strong>sports</strong> clubs have received a quality mark<br />
see pages 10-11<br />
• A new programme launches <strong>to</strong> support young sport<strong>in</strong>g talent<br />
see page 13<br />
• New junior football league at Regents Park<br />
see page 12<br />
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Active Places<br />
SPORTS AND LEISURE FACILITIES<br />
Westm<strong>in</strong>ster boasts some of the best public <strong>sports</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>leisure</strong> facilities offer<strong>in</strong>g a range of<br />
activities from aerobics <strong>to</strong> sail<strong>in</strong>g. Many activities are completely free <strong>and</strong> all centres operate<br />
on a ‘pay as you play’ basis, with some of the lowest prices <strong>in</strong> London, so there are no jo<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g<br />
fees <strong>and</strong> no contracts. For further <strong>in</strong>formation, please contact the facility.<br />
Facility Address Tel<br />
Academy Sport Torquay Street, W2 5EZ 020 7121 0642<br />
ETHOS – Imperial College London 7 Pr<strong>in</strong>ces Gardens, SW7 2AZ 020 7594 6660<br />
Jubilee Sports Centre Caird Street, W10 4RR 020 8960 9629<br />
Little Venice Sports Centre 10, Cromp<strong>to</strong>n Street, W2 1ND 020 7641 5111<br />
Marshall Street Leisure Centre Marshall Street, W1 (open<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Spr<strong>in</strong>g 2010)<br />
Moberly Sports & Education Centre Kilburn Lane, W10 4AH 020 7641 4807<br />
Padd<strong>in</strong>g<strong>to</strong>n Recreation Ground R<strong>and</strong>olph Avenue, W9 1PD 020 7641 3642<br />
Pimlico Academy Lupus Street, London, SW1V 3AT 07855 33 00 00<br />
Porchester Centre & Spa Queensway, W2 5HS 020 7792 2919<br />
Queen Mother Sports Centre 223 Vauxhall Bridge Road, SW1V 1EL 020 7630 5522<br />
Seymour Leisure Centre Seymour Place, W1H 5JT 020 7723 8019<br />
The Gym, Covent Garden Jubilee Hall, 30 The Piazza, WC2E 8BE 020 7836 4007<br />
The Hub, Regent’s Park Outer Circle, Regent’s Park, NW1 4RU 020 7935 2458
Fitness<br />
gym<br />
Exercise/<br />
dance<br />
studio<br />
Sports<br />
hall<br />
Swimm<strong>in</strong>g<br />
pool<br />
Facilities available<br />
Tennis<br />
courts<br />
Astroturf/<br />
grass<br />
pitches<br />
Westm<strong>in</strong>ster offers excellent<br />
access <strong>to</strong> a full range of great<br />
value facilities.<br />
Climb<strong>in</strong>g<br />
wall<br />
Squash Cricket<br />
nets<br />
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Sauna,<br />
steam &<br />
treatments<br />
Active Places
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OUTDOOR ADVENTURE<br />
Sayers Croft Field Centre<br />
Cranleigh Road, Ewhurst, Surrey, GU6 7SS<br />
TEL 01483 275 541<br />
EMAIL <strong>in</strong>fo@sayers-croft.org.uk<br />
WEB www.sayers-croft.org.uk<br />
Owned <strong>and</strong> managed by Westm<strong>in</strong>ster <strong>City</strong> Council, Sayers Croft<br />
is a beautiful, safe <strong>and</strong> secure site with 56 acres of woodl<strong>and</strong>s,<br />
meadows, ponds <strong>and</strong> fields <strong>and</strong> has been provid<strong>in</strong>g quality outdoor<br />
experiences for young people for over 70 years. We can provide<br />
accommodation for 200 people <strong>in</strong> six comfortable, self conta<strong>in</strong>ed<br />
wooden chalets, each with broadb<strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>ternet access, <strong>in</strong>truder<br />
alarm, common room <strong>and</strong> en suite staff rooms. Sayers Croft has<br />
achieved the ‘Learn<strong>in</strong>g outside the classroom Quality Badge’.<br />
Westm<strong>in</strong>ster Boat<strong>in</strong>g Base<br />
136 Grosvenor Road, London, SW1V 3JY<br />
TEL 020 7821 7389<br />
WEB www.westm<strong>in</strong>sterboat<strong>in</strong>gbase.co.uk<br />
OPEN Monday <strong>to</strong> Thursday 10am – 9pm<br />
Sunday 9.30am – 5.30pm<br />
A children <strong>and</strong> young persons charity, (m<strong>in</strong>imum<br />
age of 10), provid<strong>in</strong>g water<strong>sports</strong> at greatly<br />
subsidised prices. Also available <strong>to</strong> adults.
OUTDOOR SPORTS PITCHES<br />
There are over 20 outdoor <strong>sports</strong> pitches throughout enjoy<strong>in</strong>g a kick-about with your friends <strong>and</strong> there are also<br />
Westm<strong>in</strong>ster, many of which are managed by <strong>City</strong>West some club activities <strong>and</strong> organised coach<strong>in</strong>g courses<br />
Homes, they are all free <strong>to</strong> use on a ‘turn up <strong>and</strong> play’ throughout the year. For further <strong>in</strong>formation contact<br />
basis. These facilities are great for hon<strong>in</strong>g your skills or the Sports Unit email: sport@westm<strong>in</strong>ster.gov.uk<br />
North Westm<strong>in</strong>ster<br />
or call 020 7641 2012<br />
Pitch Address<br />
Lisson Green football & basketball pitch Off Rossmore Road, London, NW8<br />
Lydford Estate pitch Lydford Estate, W9<br />
Kennett House pitch <strong>and</strong> Church Street ‘underground pitch’ Church Street Estate, Penfold Street, NW1<br />
Maida Vale pitch R<strong>and</strong>olph Gardens, Maida Vale, NW6/W9<br />
Mozart Estate pitch Jubilee Sports Centre, Caird Street, W10 4RR<br />
Central Westm<strong>in</strong>ster<br />
Pitch Address<br />
Amberley Estate pitch Amberley Estate, W2<br />
Brunel Estate pitch Brunel Estate, Great Western Road, W11<br />
Hallfield Estate pitch Hallfield Estate, Bayswater, W2<br />
John Aird Court pitch Howley Street, Off Padd<strong>in</strong>g<strong>to</strong>n Green, W2<br />
Wessex Gardens Estate small pitch S<strong>and</strong>bourne, Wessex Gardens Estate, W11 1DS<br />
Westbourne Skate Park <strong>and</strong> multi use games areas Torquay Street, 255 Harrow Road, W2 5EJ<br />
South Westm<strong>in</strong>ster<br />
Pitch Address<br />
Abbots Manor kick-about area Pimlico, SW1<br />
Churchill Gardens Estate Pimlico, SW1<br />
Ebury Bridge Estate pitch Off Pimlico Road, SW1<br />
Grosvenor & Regency Estate V<strong>in</strong>cent Street, SW1<br />
Lill<strong>in</strong>g<strong>to</strong>n Gardens pitch Lill<strong>in</strong>g<strong>to</strong>n Estate, SW1<br />
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Active Places
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PADDINGTON RECREATION GROUND<br />
Westm<strong>in</strong>ster features over 100 parks <strong>and</strong> open spaces which<br />
provide great active opportunities for walk<strong>in</strong>g, jogg<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong><br />
childrens play.<br />
Padd<strong>in</strong>g<strong>to</strong>n Recreation Ground<br />
R<strong>and</strong>olph Avenue, Maida Vale, W9 1PD<br />
TEL 020 7641 3642<br />
OPEN Monday <strong>to</strong> Friday: 7am - 9.30pm<br />
Saturday & Sunday: 7am - dusk<br />
Padd<strong>in</strong>g<strong>to</strong>n Recreation Ground, at 28 acres, is the largest<br />
open space owned <strong>and</strong> managed by Westm<strong>in</strong>ster <strong>City</strong> Council,<br />
draw<strong>in</strong>g well over one million visi<strong>to</strong>rs a year. Informal areas<br />
provide important spaces for recreation <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g dog walk<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
jogg<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> childrens play. The wide range of <strong>sports</strong> <strong>and</strong> active<br />
<strong>leisure</strong> facilities provides a sport<strong>in</strong>g hub for a variety of clubs &<br />
schools <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>cludes:<br />
• cricket nets<br />
• tennis courts - six synthetic <strong>and</strong> six hard court surfaces<br />
• multi games court for basketball <strong>and</strong> netball<br />
• full size water based synthetic pitch - used for hockey & football<br />
• full size ‘Tiger Turf’ synthetic pitch -<br />
for hockey practice & football<br />
• two five-a-side synthetic pitches compris<strong>in</strong>g<br />
of the latest 3rd generation surface<br />
• 400m athletics track<br />
• exercise studio <strong>and</strong> fitness suite<br />
• childrens play area<br />
• café<br />
• pavilion with chang<strong>in</strong>g facilities <strong>and</strong> meet<strong>in</strong>g rooms.<br />
For further <strong>in</strong>formation please<br />
contact the facility.
PARKS AND OPEN SPACES<br />
There are also a number of parks which <strong>in</strong>clude<br />
specific facilities for active recreation.<br />
North Westm<strong>in</strong>ster<br />
Park Address<br />
Queens Park Gardens Ilbert Street, W10<br />
Westbourne Gardens Bourne Terrace,<br />
London, W2<br />
South Westm<strong>in</strong>ster<br />
Park Address<br />
Caus<strong>to</strong>n Street<br />
Children’s Playground<br />
Caus<strong>to</strong>n Street,<br />
SW1<br />
Drury Lane Garden Drury Lane, SW1<br />
New Tr<strong>in</strong>ity Mews<br />
Children’s Playground<br />
For further <strong>in</strong>formation:<br />
New Tr<strong>in</strong>ity Mews,<br />
Bessborough Place<br />
Pimlico, SW1<br />
Visit: www.westm<strong>in</strong>ster.gov.uk/<br />
environment/l<strong>and</strong><strong>and</strong>premises/<br />
parks<strong>and</strong>openspaces<br />
email: parks@westm<strong>in</strong>ster.gov.uk<br />
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Active Places
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Clubs<br />
Westm<strong>in</strong>ster offers a great network of clubs <strong>and</strong> teams from archery<br />
<strong>to</strong> water polo <strong>and</strong> there’s a full range of leagues, <strong>to</strong>urnaments <strong>and</strong><br />
competitions <strong>to</strong> get <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong>. Clubs <strong>and</strong> talented athletes <strong>in</strong> Westm<strong>in</strong>ster<br />
can also benefit from some excellent support programmes.<br />
SPORTS CLUBS<br />
There are over 60 <strong>sports</strong> clubs <strong>in</strong> Westm<strong>in</strong>ster<br />
offer<strong>in</strong>g a full range of sport<strong>in</strong>g opportunities<br />
<strong>and</strong> a chance <strong>to</strong> get <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> competitions.<br />
ActiveWestm<strong>in</strong>ster Mark<br />
The ActiveWestm<strong>in</strong>ster Mark is a new quality<br />
accreditation for any <strong>sports</strong> club or provider<br />
that has a junior section. The ActiveWestm<strong>in</strong>ster<br />
Mark has been <strong>in</strong>troduced <strong>to</strong>:<br />
• help you choose a <strong>sports</strong> club<br />
• recognise <strong>and</strong> highlight accredited clubs<br />
• ensure consistency <strong>in</strong> what <strong>sports</strong><br />
clubs offer<br />
• provide support <strong>and</strong> benefits <strong>to</strong> clubs,<br />
<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g discounted <strong>and</strong> priority access <strong>to</strong><br />
facilities <strong>and</strong> f<strong>in</strong>ancial support <strong>to</strong> help the<br />
club improve.<br />
Take a look at the table<br />
opposite <strong>to</strong> see which<br />
clubs/organisation<br />
have achieved the<br />
ActiveWestm<strong>in</strong>ster Mark.<br />
Club Sport Contact<br />
details<br />
London<br />
Pioneers<br />
Westm<strong>in</strong>ster<br />
Warriors<br />
All Stars<br />
Box<strong>in</strong>g Club<br />
Regents Park<br />
Cricket club<br />
Hypnotick Dance/<br />
Street dance<br />
Samba<br />
Soccer<br />
Basketball Bill Gilbert<br />
07718 096 358<br />
Basketball Steve<br />
Alex<strong>and</strong>er<br />
020 8968 0051<br />
Box<strong>in</strong>g Anne Murray<br />
020 8960 7724<br />
Cricket David Ellis<br />
020 7486 7905<br />
Football/<br />
Futsal<br />
Tekla Galova/<br />
Taz<br />
07856 100 307<br />
Nick Morgan<br />
07973 498 696<br />
London Tigers Football Jawar Ali<br />
020 7289 3395<br />
Westm<strong>in</strong>ster<br />
Boat<strong>in</strong>g Base<br />
Padd<strong>in</strong>g<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Recreation<br />
Ground<br />
Tennis Club<br />
Sail<strong>in</strong>g/<br />
Kayak<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Alan Price<br />
020 7821 7389<br />
Tennis Andrea Radics<br />
020 7641 3642
Contact emails Website<br />
billg2@mac.com<br />
lazare07@hotmail.com<br />
jntmarkham@gmail.com<br />
steve.alex<strong>and</strong>er@engl<strong>and</strong>basketball.com<br />
westm<strong>in</strong>sterwarriors@hotmail.com<br />
www.londonpioneers.com<br />
www.westm<strong>in</strong>sterwarriors.co.uk<br />
pmurray.jduncan@virg<strong>in</strong>.net www.allstars-gym.co.uk/default.asp<br />
daellis@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk www.regentspark.play-cricket.com/home/home.asp<br />
tekla@activeaspirations.com www.activeaspirations.com<br />
sambastreetsocceruk05@yahoo.co.uk<br />
sambastreetsoccer@mac.com<br />
www.sambastreetsoccer.com<br />
valdas@londontigers.org www.londontigers.org<br />
alan@westm<strong>in</strong>sterboat<strong>in</strong>gbase.co.uk www.westm<strong>in</strong>sterboat<strong>in</strong>gbase.co.uk<br />
padrec.<strong>sports</strong>development@nuffieldhealth.com www.westm<strong>in</strong>ster.gov.uk/services/<strong>leisure</strong><strong>and</strong>culture/active/centres/<br />
padd<strong>in</strong>g<strong>to</strong>nrecground<br />
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Clubs
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Competitions &<br />
support<strong>in</strong>g excellence<br />
COMPETITIONS<br />
There are a wide range of competitive<br />
opportunities offered across the city.<br />
Unity <strong>in</strong> the Community League<br />
Thursdays 6.00 - 9.30pm<br />
Academy Sport,<br />
Torquay Street,<br />
London W2<br />
• U14s & U16s<br />
• up <strong>to</strong> 16 teams per age group. Each team<br />
will play each other twice over a <strong>to</strong>tal of<br />
18 weeks plus a cup competition<br />
• games will be 12 m<strong>in</strong>utes with two halves<br />
• 6-a-side: maximum 10 players <strong>in</strong> the squad<br />
each week<br />
• the league is free<br />
• all fixtures will be on:<br />
www.westm<strong>in</strong>ster<strong>sports</strong>.org<br />
• prizes for w<strong>in</strong>ners <strong>and</strong> runners up.<br />
Unity <strong>in</strong> the Community Shield Tournament<br />
24th & 25th Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 2009<br />
20th & 21st February 2010<br />
17th & 18th April 2010<br />
at Padd<strong>in</strong>g<strong>to</strong>n Recreation Ground<br />
Saturday registration times<br />
9.30am – U12s mixed (yr 6 <strong>and</strong> 7)<br />
1.30pm – U14s boys (yr 8 <strong>and</strong> 9)<br />
Sunday registration times<br />
9.30am – U16s boys (yr 10 <strong>and</strong> 11)<br />
1.30pm – U19s boys (yr 11 <strong>and</strong> 12)<br />
Registrations are on a first come first served<br />
basis <strong>and</strong> can also be accepted on the day.<br />
Regents Park Junior<br />
Football League<br />
An 11-a-side football league for junior teams<br />
aged from 9 <strong>to</strong> 15 years old.<br />
For further <strong>in</strong>formation on <strong>sports</strong> clubs, competitions <strong>and</strong> support programmes for<br />
talented athletes, please visit www.westm<strong>in</strong>ster.gov.uk/sport or contact the Sports<br />
Unit on 020 7641 2012 or email: sport@westm<strong>in</strong>ster.gov.uk.
SUPPORT FOR<br />
TALENTED ATHLETES<br />
Champions of the Future programme<br />
Champions of the Future is our new athlete<br />
support programme, developed <strong>and</strong> delivered<br />
by the council <strong>in</strong> partnership with Sports Aid,<br />
West London Sports Trust <strong>and</strong> Nuffield Health.<br />
The programme is open <strong>to</strong> all Westm<strong>in</strong>ster<br />
residents at regional <strong>and</strong> national level.<br />
The aims of the programme are <strong>to</strong>:<br />
• identify, support <strong>and</strong> develop gifted<br />
young people<br />
• engage <strong>and</strong> support clubs & coaches<br />
• <strong>in</strong>crease access <strong>to</strong> sport & <strong>leisure</strong> facilities.<br />
Champions of the Future athletes will<br />
benefit from a comprehensive offer <strong>and</strong> free<br />
resources <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g:<br />
• free access <strong>to</strong> all Westm<strong>in</strong>ster facilities<br />
• men<strong>to</strong>r<strong>in</strong>g support <strong>and</strong> tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g<br />
progress reports, performance profiles, <strong>and</strong><br />
athlete <strong>and</strong> performance workshops<br />
• up <strong>to</strong> £1,000 fund<strong>in</strong>g support for travel,<br />
equipment <strong>and</strong> accommodation expenses.<br />
There are over 60 Sports<br />
Clubs <strong>in</strong> Westm<strong>in</strong>ster<br />
offer<strong>in</strong>g active opportunities<br />
from archery <strong>to</strong> sail<strong>in</strong>g.<br />
Gifted <strong>and</strong> Talented programme<br />
The programme seeks <strong>to</strong> improve the<br />
education of gifted <strong>and</strong> talented children<br />
<strong>and</strong> young people aged 5-19 through sport.<br />
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Competitions
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Activities<br />
CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE<br />
Westm<strong>in</strong>ster offers plenty of programmes throughout the year <strong>to</strong> help you <strong>to</strong> participate <strong>in</strong> the<br />
activities you want. Our great value activities <strong>in</strong>clude free swimm<strong>in</strong>g, over 130 hours of free<br />
<strong>sports</strong> activities every week <strong>and</strong> the biggest free swimm<strong>in</strong>g lesson programme <strong>in</strong> the country.<br />
Neighbourhoods Sports Programme<br />
8 - 19 year olds can enjoy over 130 hours of<br />
free activities every week which take place<br />
<strong>in</strong> <strong>and</strong> around the wards of Harrow Road,<br />
Church Street, Tachbrook, Queen’s Park <strong>and</strong><br />
Westbourne. All activities are completely free<br />
of charge.<br />
Time Activity Venue Age Group<br />
Monday<br />
3.30 - 5.30pm Football (Chelsea) Page Street Sports Cage 8-12<br />
4.00 - 5.00pm Free tennis session Padd<strong>in</strong>g<strong>to</strong>n Recreation Ground 8-19<br />
4.30 - 6.00pm Football Moberly Sports Centre 8-19<br />
6.30 - 8.30pm Football Lydford Estate 8-19<br />
6.30 - 8.30pm Multi <strong>sports</strong> S<strong>to</strong>we Club 8-19<br />
5.30 - 7.30pm Football Ravensbourne 8-19<br />
5.30 - 8.00pm Table tennis / Canoe<strong>in</strong>g Hallfield Estate 8-19<br />
6.30 - 8.30pm Multi <strong>sports</strong> Mozart Estate Sports Cage 8-19<br />
6.15 - 8.45pm<br />
Tuesday<br />
Weights & fitness Lill<strong>in</strong>g<strong>to</strong>n & Longmore Youth Club 16-24<br />
6.30 - 8.30pm Football Amberley Estate Sports Cage 8-19<br />
6.30 - 8.30pm Football Brunel Estate Sports Cage 8-19<br />
6.00 - 8.00pm Community football Moberly Sports Centre 16-24<br />
5.30 - 7.30pm Box<strong>in</strong>g All Stars 11-14<br />
6.30 - 8.30pm Box<strong>in</strong>g S<strong>to</strong>we 11-19<br />
5.30 - 6.30pm Table tennis Amberley Youth Club 10-21<br />
4.00 - 6.00pm Football (Chelsea) Churchill Gardens 8-12<br />
4.30 - 7.30pm<br />
Wednesday<br />
Football (Chelsea) Ebury Bridge Estate Sports Cage 8-19<br />
6.30 - 8.30pm Football Lydford Estate 8-19<br />
6.30 - 8.30pm Multi <strong>sports</strong> S<strong>to</strong>we Club 8-19<br />
5.30 - 8.00pm Table tennis / Canoe<strong>in</strong>g Hallfield Estate 8-19<br />
3.30 - 5.30pm Football (Chelsea) Page Street Sports Cage 8-12<br />
6.30 - 8.30pm Basketball / Short tennis Mozart Estate Sports Cage 8-19
Time Activity Venue Age Group<br />
4.00 - 5.30pm Football (Arsenal Kickz) Westm<strong>in</strong>ster Academy 12-14<br />
5.30 - 7.00pm Football (Arsenal Kickz) Westm<strong>in</strong>ster Academy 15 -18<br />
4.30 - 6.00pm Met track Padd<strong>in</strong>g<strong>to</strong>n Recreation Ground 11-16<br />
6.15 - 8.45pm Weights <strong>and</strong> fitness Lill<strong>in</strong>g<strong>to</strong>n & Longmore Youth Club 14-19<br />
6.00 - 9.00pm Street dance Avenues Youth Club 11-19<br />
7.00 - 9.00pm Box<strong>in</strong>g St Andrews Youth Club 11-14<br />
Thursday<br />
5.30 - 7.30pm Box<strong>in</strong>g All Stars 11-14<br />
6.30 - 8.30pm Box<strong>in</strong>g S<strong>to</strong>we 11-19<br />
6.30 - 8.30pm Football Amberley Estate Sports Cage 8-19<br />
6.00 - 9.00pm Street dance Avenues Youth Club 11-19<br />
6.00 - 9.00pm Box<strong>in</strong>g St Andrews Youth Club 15-19<br />
4.00 - 6.00pm Football (Chelsea) Churchill Gardens 8-12<br />
4.30 - 7.30pm Football (Chelsea) Ebury Bridge Estate Sports Cage 8-19<br />
6.00 - 9.30pm Positive futures football league Westm<strong>in</strong>ster Academy 10-16<br />
5.00 - 7.00pm Table tennis Amberley Youth Club 10-21<br />
5.00 - 7.00pm<br />
Friday<br />
Football Queens Park Gardens 8-19<br />
6.00 - 9.00pm Community football night Padd<strong>in</strong>g<strong>to</strong>n Recreation Ground 8-16<br />
6.00 - 8.00pm Football Academy Sport 10-16<br />
6.30 - 9.00pm Table tennis / Gym S<strong>to</strong>we Club 11-19<br />
8.30 - 8.30pm Parkour Westm<strong>in</strong>ster Academy 8-19<br />
5.00 - 7.00pm Football Ravensbourne 8-16<br />
4.00 - 5.00pm Football Page Street Sports Cage 8-19<br />
5.00 - 8.00pm Football (Chelsea) Ebury Bridge Estate Sports Cage 8-19<br />
5.00 - 7.00pm Table tennis Amberley Youth Club 10-21<br />
6.00 - 9.00pm<br />
Saturday<br />
Table tennis Avenues Youth Club 13-19<br />
10.00 - 11.30am Football Queens Park Gardens 8-19<br />
11.30am - 13.00pm Football Lydford Estate 8-19<br />
10.00 - 11.30am Football Amberley Estate Sports Cage 8-19<br />
12.00 - 2.00pm Multi <strong>sports</strong> Brunel Estate Sports Cage 8-19<br />
2.30 - 4.30pm Football Hallfield Estate Sports Cage 8-19<br />
12.00 - 2.00pm Football Elmer House Sports cage 8-19<br />
3.00 - 4.30pm<br />
Sunday<br />
Cheerlead<strong>in</strong>g Avenues 11-19<br />
12.00 - 2.00pm Box<strong>in</strong>g All Stars 12-18<br />
4.00 - 5.30pm Football (Arsenal Kickz) Westm<strong>in</strong>ster Academy 12-14<br />
5.30 - 7.00pm Football (Arsenal Kickz) Westm<strong>in</strong>ster Academy 15-18<br />
15<br />
130 hours of<br />
FREE activities<br />
for children <strong>and</strong><br />
young people<br />
per week.<br />
For further <strong>in</strong>formation contact<br />
the Sports Unit – email:<br />
sport@westm<strong>in</strong>ster.gov.uk<br />
or call 020 7641 2012.<br />
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Free Swimm<strong>in</strong>g & Free Swimm<strong>in</strong>g Lessons<br />
All children <strong>and</strong> young people liv<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong><br />
Westm<strong>in</strong>ster can swim free of charge <strong>in</strong> any<br />
of our four public pools. We also offer an<br />
extensive programme of swimm<strong>in</strong>g lessons<br />
throughout the year <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g free swimm<strong>in</strong>g<br />
lessons dur<strong>in</strong>g school holidays. To f<strong>in</strong>d out<br />
more contact one of the <strong>sports</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>leisure</strong><br />
centres below:<br />
• Jubilee Sports Centre 020 8960 9629<br />
• Porchester Centre 020 7792 2919<br />
• Queen Mother Sports Centre 020 7630 5522<br />
• Seymour Leisure Centre 020 7723 8019<br />
Sports Activities<br />
Our <strong>sports</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>leisure</strong> centres offer a range of<br />
activities <strong>to</strong> keep children <strong>and</strong> young people<br />
of all ages <strong>and</strong> abilities enterta<strong>in</strong>ed throughout<br />
the year. These range from splash sessions <strong>in</strong><br />
the pool <strong>to</strong> fun <strong>in</strong> the jungle gyms <strong>and</strong> on our<br />
bouncy castles. Our <strong>sports</strong> camps vary from<br />
1-2 days <strong>to</strong> a full 5 day programme <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>clude<br />
tennis, football, cricket <strong>and</strong> hockey sessions<br />
with qualified coaches. For more <strong>in</strong>formation on<br />
prices <strong>and</strong> times contact your local centre.<br />
Sport <strong>in</strong> Schools & Colleges<br />
Westm<strong>in</strong>ster Sports Unit has a dedicated team<br />
who work with all the schools <strong>and</strong> colleges <strong>in</strong><br />
the <strong>City</strong> <strong>to</strong> improve the quantity <strong>and</strong> quality of<br />
sport for all children <strong>and</strong> young people.<br />
Sport Unlimited Programme<br />
Our Sport Unlimited programme offers young<br />
people 10-week free taster sessions <strong>in</strong> a range<br />
of <strong>sports</strong> <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g:<br />
• yoga<br />
• cheerlead<strong>in</strong>g<br />
• cricket<br />
• basketball<br />
• orienteer<strong>in</strong>g<br />
• street dance<br />
• parkour<br />
• met track (Athletics)<br />
• fitness sessions<br />
• break danc<strong>in</strong>g.
Westm<strong>in</strong>ster offers free swimm<strong>in</strong>g for<br />
children <strong>and</strong> young people <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g free<br />
swimm<strong>in</strong>g lessons dur<strong>in</strong>g school holidays.<br />
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HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES<br />
There are loads<br />
of free <strong>and</strong> low<br />
cost activities<br />
tak<strong>in</strong>g place<br />
every school<br />
holiday across<br />
Westm<strong>in</strong>ster. For<br />
full details, look<br />
out for ‘What’s on<br />
Westm<strong>in</strong>ster’<br />
or visit<br />
www.westm<strong>in</strong>ster.<br />
gov.uk/wow<br />
Available dur<strong>in</strong>g Oc<strong>to</strong>ber, February <strong>and</strong> April holidays<br />
EDUTAIN<br />
EDUTAIN mean<strong>in</strong>g <strong>to</strong> EDUcate <strong>and</strong> enterTAIN,<br />
is a <strong>sports</strong> & arts based programme for young<br />
people aged 8 –13 yrs. There’s a full range of<br />
activities on offer <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g Football, Basketball,<br />
Rounders, Swimm<strong>in</strong>g, Table Tennis, Cricket,<br />
Street Dance, Arts & Crafts, Pa<strong>in</strong>t<strong>in</strong>g, Cook<strong>in</strong>g,<br />
Drama, Creative Writ<strong>in</strong>g, Health & Fitness,<br />
Healthy Eat<strong>in</strong>g, Box<strong>in</strong>g, Parkour <strong>and</strong> much more.<br />
Tak<strong>in</strong>g part is simple, all you have <strong>to</strong> do is go<br />
along <strong>to</strong> the project anytime between 10am<br />
<strong>and</strong> 3pm, complete a registration & consent<br />
form <strong>and</strong> jo<strong>in</strong> <strong>in</strong> the FUN!<br />
Eduta<strong>in</strong> is available at:<br />
Academy Sport<br />
Westm<strong>in</strong>ster Academy<br />
255 Harrow Road<br />
London W2 5EZ<br />
The Avenues Youth Project<br />
3 – 7 Third Avenue<br />
Queens Park<br />
London W10 4RS<br />
Churchill Gardens Youth Club<br />
The Annexe, Churchill Gardens Road<br />
Churchill Gardens Estate<br />
London SW1V 3AL<br />
Great value, only £1 per person, per day.<br />
Box<strong>in</strong>g Camp<br />
Follow <strong>in</strong> the footsteps of Box<strong>in</strong>g legends <strong>and</strong><br />
work <strong>to</strong>wards the AQA Unit 1 – Introduction <strong>to</strong><br />
Box<strong>in</strong>g at world famous All Stars Box<strong>in</strong>g Gym.<br />
Learn self discipl<strong>in</strong>e, awareness, stance, guard,<br />
balance, <strong>to</strong>rso movement, footwork, shadow<br />
box<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> pad work, all on this camp!<br />
Box<strong>in</strong>g Camps are FREE for young people<br />
aged 11 – 14yrs.<br />
All Stars Box<strong>in</strong>g Gym, 576 Harrow Road,<br />
London W10 4NJ.<br />
Parkour Camp<br />
Parkour is a new <strong>in</strong>novative, creative,<br />
expressive sport, where you move your body<br />
from one po<strong>in</strong>t <strong>to</strong> another as efficiently <strong>and</strong><br />
effectively as possible, overcom<strong>in</strong>g obstacles<br />
around you. You will be shown the techniques<br />
<strong>and</strong> moves used <strong>in</strong> the discipl<strong>in</strong>e, thus<br />
perfect<strong>in</strong>g the art of movement. These courses<br />
are not for the fa<strong>in</strong>t hearted!<br />
Moberly Sports & Education Centre, The<br />
Quadrant, Kilburn Lane, London W10 4AH<br />
Parkour Camps are FREE for young people<br />
aged 8 – 19yrs.<br />
For further <strong>in</strong>formation visit www.westm<strong>in</strong>ster.gov.uk/sport or contact the Sports Unit<br />
on 020 7641 2012 or email: sport@westm<strong>in</strong>ster.gov.uk.
WOMEN ONLY ACTIVITIES<br />
Academy Sport<br />
Monday 5pm - 6pm Girls football<br />
U15s<br />
6pm - 7pm Ladies football<br />
16+<br />
Wednesday 6pm - 8pm Girls basketball<br />
Thursday 5.30pm - 7pm Aerobics<br />
8pm - 10pm Basketball<br />
Friday 6.30pm - 8.30pm Basketball<br />
Jubilee Sports Centre<br />
Wednesday 8pm - 9pm Swimm<strong>in</strong>g<br />
(aqua)<br />
Friday 7.30pm - 9pm Swimm<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Porchester Centre<br />
Monday 8am - 9am Swimm<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Tuesday 10am - 10pm Health spa<br />
Thursday 10am - 10pm Health spa<br />
8am - 9am<br />
& 8pm - 9pm<br />
Swimm<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Friday 10am - 10pm Health spa<br />
9am - 10am &<br />
7.30pm - 8.30pm<br />
Swimm<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Sunday 10am - 4pm Health spa<br />
Little Venice Sports Centre<br />
Friday 9am - 12noon Womens<br />
morn<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Seymour Leisure Centre<br />
Monday 10am - 9pm Health suite<br />
Tuesday 9pm - 10pm SMART Muslim<br />
- private hire<br />
Wednesday 9pm - 10pm Swimm<strong>in</strong>g<br />
(Central<br />
London youth<br />
development)<br />
10am - 12noon Fitness suite<br />
10am - 9pm Health suite<br />
Thursday 9pm - 9.45pm Swimm<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Friday 10am - 12 noon Fitness suite<br />
Saturday 10am - 8pm Health suite<br />
Sunday 7pm - 8pm Swimm<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Queen Mother Sports Centre<br />
Monday<br />
9.30am - 11.30am Health suite<br />
2.30pm - 4.30pm Health suite<br />
7am - 10pm Community gym<br />
Wednesday 6am - 10pm Community gym<br />
Friday 9.30 - 11.30am &<br />
2.30pm - 4.30pm<br />
Health suite<br />
Sunday 1pm - 5pm Community gym<br />
Sunday 5pm - 8pm Community gym<br />
Moberly Sports & Education Centre<br />
Wednesday 6pm - 10pm Women only<br />
even<strong>in</strong>g/multi<br />
sport<br />
Wednesday 6pm - 8pm Girls only<br />
dance sessions<br />
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We strive <strong>to</strong><br />
provide our<br />
activities <strong>and</strong><br />
facilities <strong>in</strong> an<br />
environment<br />
which suits<br />
you. There<br />
are a range<br />
of activities<br />
throughout<br />
the week<br />
exclusively<br />
for girls <strong>and</strong><br />
women.<br />
For further<br />
<strong>in</strong>formation<br />
please<br />
contact the<br />
facility.<br />
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OLDER PEOPLE<br />
Older residents <strong>in</strong> Westm<strong>in</strong>ster can benefit from a variety of free <strong>and</strong> discounted activities,<br />
<strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g free swimm<strong>in</strong>g sessions at any of our four pools. Those that can’t swim can learn<br />
for free at our dedicated free lessons programme.<br />
There’s also a range of exclusive activities for older people tak<strong>in</strong>g place every week across the <strong>City</strong>.<br />
Moberly Sports <strong>and</strong> Education Centre,<br />
020 7641 4807<br />
Monday 10-11am Pilates<br />
Tuesday 12.30-1.30pm Aerobics<br />
Wednesday 9am-1pm Badm<strong>in</strong><strong>to</strong>n, table<br />
tennis, gym, short<br />
bowls<br />
Friday 12.30-1.30pm Aerobics<br />
Monthly Tea dance<br />
Jubilee Sports Centre, 020 8960 9629<br />
Monday 11am-12noon Aqua<br />
Wednesday 1-2pm Prime time<br />
Porchester Centre, 020 7792 2919<br />
Monday 11am Pilates<br />
Thursday 1pm Yoga<br />
3pm Swimm<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Friday 1.15pm Pilates<br />
Twice a<br />
month<br />
1pm Tea dances<br />
Seymour Leisure Centre, 020 7723 8019<br />
Thursday 10am-12noon Gym session<br />
10am-12noon Table tennis<br />
Queen Mother Sports Centre, 020 7630 5523<br />
Tuesday 3pm Fit at fifty<br />
aerobics<br />
Wednesday 3.15pm Fit at fifty<br />
aerobics<br />
Wed, Fri, 12noon Swim sessions<br />
Little Venice Sports Centre, 020 7641 5111<br />
Monday 9am-12noon Multi <strong>sports</strong><br />
One Off Events<br />
Tea dances for 50+<br />
Great enterta<strong>in</strong>ment. Refreshment provided.<br />
£2 per person. Limited spaces - book<strong>in</strong>g<br />
necessary on 020 8964 1900.<br />
18th November (Wednesday)<br />
Autumn Tea Dance at Porchester Hall - 2-4pm<br />
30th November (Monday)<br />
Pre-Christmas Tea Dance at Westm<strong>in</strong>ster<br />
Boat<strong>in</strong>g Base -1.30-4pm
Jubilee Hall Clubs, 020 7836 4007<br />
Monday 12.30pm Ballroom danc<strong>in</strong>g The Abbey Centre<br />
Monday 4.30pm Country l<strong>in</strong>e danc<strong>in</strong>g The Gym, Covent Garden<br />
Wednesday 3.30pm Bollywood dance Age Concern, Covent Garden<br />
Thursday 2pm L<strong>in</strong>e danc<strong>in</strong>g Age Concern, Covent Garden<br />
Friday 4.30pm Salsa / Lat<strong>in</strong> The Abbey Centre<br />
Open Age, 020 8964 1900<br />
Monday 11am L<strong>in</strong>e danc<strong>in</strong>g The S<strong>to</strong>we Centre<br />
11am Yoga Holy Apostle Church<br />
11am Chair exercise Seymour Leisure Centre<br />
Indoor Bowl<strong>in</strong>g - Moberly Sports & Education Centre - Please phone for details<br />
2.00pm Lat<strong>in</strong> - Zumba dance Jubilee Sport Centre<br />
2.30pm Keep fit on chairs Open Age Hub Glas<strong>to</strong>nbury House<br />
Tuesday 11am Pilates Seymour Leisure Centre<br />
12.30pm Exercise <strong>to</strong> music (women only) WECH Community Centre<br />
1pm Tai Chi beg<strong>in</strong>ners Dryburgh Hall, Pimlico<br />
2pm Tai Chi <strong>in</strong>termediate Dryburgh Hall, Pimlico<br />
2pm Chair exercise The S<strong>to</strong>we Centre<br />
2pm Dance moves Porchester Centre<br />
2.30pm Yoga Beethoven Centre<br />
Wednesday 12.30pm Yoga (women only) WECH Community Centre<br />
2pm Chair based exercise Ernest Harris House<br />
2pm Dance fun Moberly Sports <strong>and</strong> Education Centre<br />
2pm Salsa The S<strong>to</strong>we Centre<br />
3pm Breath<strong>in</strong>g Yoga Open Age Hub, Glas<strong>to</strong>nbury House<br />
Thursday 10.30am-12.30pm Yoga Open Age Hub, Glas<strong>to</strong>nbury House<br />
11am Chair exercise Hardy House<br />
11.30am Chair exercise Barbara Brosnan Court<br />
12pm Pilates Moberly Sports <strong>and</strong> Education Centre<br />
12.45pm L<strong>in</strong>e danc<strong>in</strong>g Open Age Hub, Glas<strong>to</strong>nbury House<br />
1.15-2.00pm Aqua exercise Porchester Centre<br />
Friday 10.30am Chair exercise Mary Seacole House<br />
10.30am Tai Chi Padd<strong>in</strong>g<strong>to</strong>n Arts<br />
12pm Water splash Jubilee Sports Centre<br />
7.15pm Yogalates Warwick Estate Community Hall<br />
Saturday 11am Keep fit get strong Academy Sport<br />
12pm Stretch <strong>and</strong> relax Academy Sport<br />
4pm Ch<strong>in</strong>ese ribbon dance Ch<strong>in</strong>ese Community Centre<br />
Sunday 11-12pm Lat<strong>in</strong> dance Seymour Leisure Centre<br />
2-4pm Ballroom <strong>and</strong> lat<strong>in</strong> dance Academy Sport<br />
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HEALTH & WELLBEING PROGRAMMES<br />
There are a number of dedicated programmes <strong>and</strong> activities <strong>to</strong> help residents take part<br />
<strong>and</strong> enjoy physical activity, <strong>and</strong> become fit <strong>and</strong> healthy.<br />
Exercise Referral Scheme<br />
The exercise referral scheme encourages<br />
Westm<strong>in</strong>ster residents of any age, who may<br />
be <strong>in</strong>active as a result of a medical compla<strong>in</strong>t<br />
or disability, <strong>to</strong> improve their health through a<br />
programme of exercise.<br />
To access the scheme, you can be referred<br />
by any health professional <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g your GP,<br />
nurse or physiotherapist.<br />
Disability programmes<br />
Westm<strong>in</strong>ster Sports Unit is committed<br />
<strong>to</strong> provid<strong>in</strong>g <strong>in</strong>clusive <strong>sports</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>leisure</strong><br />
opportunities <strong>to</strong> enable disabled people <strong>to</strong><br />
participate <strong>in</strong> sport <strong>and</strong> physical activity.<br />
For further <strong>in</strong>formation contact the Sports Unit – email:<br />
sport@westm<strong>in</strong>ster.gov.uk or call 020 7641 2012.
Exercise Type Venue Target Day Time Provider Contact<br />
Swimm<strong>in</strong>g<br />
session<br />
Porchester<br />
Centre<br />
GYM session Porchester<br />
Centre<br />
Exercise class Queen Mother<br />
Sports Centre<br />
Swimm<strong>in</strong>g<br />
lessons<br />
Queen Mother<br />
Sports Centre<br />
Football tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Jubilee Sports<br />
Centre or<br />
Padd<strong>in</strong>g<strong>to</strong>n Rec<br />
Football Padd<strong>in</strong>g<strong>to</strong>n<br />
Recreation<br />
Ground<br />
Football tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g Jubilee Sports<br />
Centre<br />
Multi sport Moberly Sports<br />
Centre<br />
Exercise class Moberly Sports<br />
Centre<br />
Body<br />
management<br />
class<br />
Summer <strong>sports</strong><br />
ability<br />
Moberly Sports<br />
Centre<br />
Visually impaired Tues 7pm - 8pm London <strong>sports</strong><br />
club for the bl<strong>in</strong>d<br />
Connexions works with<br />
young people aged<br />
13 - 19 years (up <strong>to</strong><br />
25 years with learn<strong>in</strong>g<br />
difficulties or disabilities)<br />
Tues<br />
&<br />
Thurs<br />
18+ Fri 11am -<br />
12noon<br />
people with physical <strong>and</strong><br />
learn<strong>in</strong>g disabilities<br />
18+ Thu 3.30pm -<br />
4.30pm<br />
16+ mental health referrals<br />
from Westm<strong>in</strong>ster PCT<br />
day services<br />
18+ Thu 3.30pm -<br />
4.30pm<br />
3pm - 4pm Westm<strong>in</strong>ster<br />
Connexions<br />
Westm<strong>in</strong>ster<br />
Sports Unit &<br />
PCT<br />
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Email: jupiter5010@<br />
hotmail.com<br />
Call: 07711 659851<br />
08450 770779<br />
Laura Connolly<br />
020 7641 5890<br />
Mon 8pm - 9pm Natasha Fuchs Natasha Fuchs<br />
07500 993177<br />
The Croxley<br />
Project<br />
Tobias Short<br />
020 8968 2687<br />
tshort@wspld.org<br />
Tues 2pm - 4pm Street League Gav<strong>in</strong> Atk<strong>in</strong>s<br />
020 8536 5332<br />
The Croxley<br />
Project<br />
18+ Tues 6pm - 7.30pm Westm<strong>in</strong>ster<br />
Sports Unit<br />
Session for Westm<strong>in</strong>ster<br />
Day Services<br />
For people with<br />
profound disabilities<br />
Various 8-16yrs Mon,<br />
Tues,<br />
Wed<br />
Wed 11am - 1pm Westm<strong>in</strong>ster<br />
Sports Unit &<br />
Moberly Sports<br />
Centre<br />
Tobias Short<br />
020 8968 2687<br />
tshort@wspld.org<br />
Westm<strong>in</strong>ster Sports<br />
Unit 020 7641 2012<br />
Westm<strong>in</strong>ster Sports<br />
Unit 020 7641 2012<br />
Fri 11am- 12noon Zodiac Arts Laurence Carbon<br />
0771417791<br />
10am - 3pm Westm<strong>in</strong>ster<br />
Sports Unit<br />
Westm<strong>in</strong>ster Sports<br />
Unit 020 7641 2012<br />
Activities
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WALKS IN WESTMINSTER<br />
Walk<strong>in</strong>g is an excellent way <strong>to</strong> exercise<br />
<strong>and</strong> walk<strong>in</strong>g regularly can improve your<br />
wellbe<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> reduce your risk of coronary<br />
heart disease <strong>and</strong> stress. The organised<br />
walks programmes <strong>in</strong> Westm<strong>in</strong>ster provide a<br />
great way <strong>to</strong> become more physically active,<br />
<strong>in</strong> a friendly <strong>and</strong> social environment.<br />
There are a number of organised walks<br />
programmes which provide a great way<br />
of becom<strong>in</strong>g more physically active.<br />
Power walk is a fitness walk<br />
Health walk is a brisk walk suitable for those<br />
new <strong>to</strong> walk<strong>in</strong>g or exercise<br />
Interest walk is a <strong>guide</strong>d walk of local area<br />
Please contact the walk organiser <strong>to</strong> check<br />
times, days, meet<strong>in</strong>gs po<strong>in</strong>ts <strong>and</strong> prices before<br />
jo<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g a walk.
Meet<strong>in</strong>g po<strong>in</strong>t Walk When Who Contact<br />
Edward Wilson School,<br />
Bourne Terrace, W2<br />
Padd<strong>in</strong>g<strong>to</strong>n Recreation<br />
Ground, R<strong>and</strong>olph Avenue,<br />
W9 1PD<br />
Fitzrovia Medical Centre,<br />
31 Fitzrovia Square, W1T<br />
6EU<br />
Regent’s Park,<br />
Baker Street entrance<br />
(Clarence Gate)<br />
Ch<strong>in</strong>ese Healthy Liv<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Centre, Soho Centre<br />
for Health, 29-30 Soho<br />
Square, W1D 3QS<br />
Padd<strong>in</strong>g<strong>to</strong>n Recreation<br />
Ground, R<strong>and</strong>olph Avenue,<br />
W9 1PD<br />
Day Time<br />
Health walk Mondays 9.15-10.15am Over 50’s Open Age<br />
020 8964 1900<br />
Power walk Tuesdays 12-1pm Over 50’s Open Age<br />
020 8964 1900<br />
Health walk Wednesdays 10-11am All Fitzrovia Medical Centre<br />
020 7387 5798<br />
Health walk Wednesdays 1.30-2.30pm Over 50’s The Hub<br />
020 7935 2458<br />
Health walk Wednesdays Every 1st <strong>and</strong><br />
3rd Wednesday<br />
of the month<br />
Power walk Fridays 11.30am-<br />
12.30pm<br />
Ch<strong>in</strong>ese community Ch<strong>in</strong>ese Healthy<br />
Liv<strong>in</strong>g Centre<br />
020 7287 0904<br />
Over 50’s Open Age<br />
020 8964 1900<br />
Regent’s Park The Hub Power walk Sundays 9.30-10.30am All The Hub<br />
020 7935 2458<br />
London Walks<br />
(various meet<strong>in</strong>g po<strong>in</strong>ts)<br />
10-15 Interest<br />
walks per day<br />
Various Various All London Walks<br />
020 7624 3978<br />
Westm<strong>in</strong>ster Tree Walks Interest walk Various Various Walks organised for<br />
recognised groups<br />
<strong>and</strong> amenity societies<br />
of 20- 30 people<br />
Westm<strong>in</strong>ster <strong>City</strong> Council<br />
020 7641 6096<br />
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Activities
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Volunteer<strong>in</strong>g, tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g & education<br />
If you want <strong>to</strong> become more <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> sport <strong>in</strong> Westm<strong>in</strong>ster, as a coach or <strong>in</strong>struc<strong>to</strong>r,<br />
we’ve got lots of volunteer<strong>in</strong>g, coach<strong>in</strong>g, tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> employment opportunities.<br />
Sports <strong>and</strong> Leisure Volunteer<strong>in</strong>g Programme<br />
Westm<strong>in</strong>ster Sports Unit has teamed up with<br />
Westm<strong>in</strong>ster Volunteer Centre <strong>to</strong> help <strong>and</strong><br />
support people <strong>to</strong> volunteer <strong>in</strong> sport.<br />
If you’re <strong>in</strong>terested <strong>in</strong> becom<strong>in</strong>g a coach, referee,<br />
adm<strong>in</strong>istra<strong>to</strong>r or <strong>in</strong>struc<strong>to</strong>r you can benefit from<br />
an excellent package of support fund<strong>in</strong>g for<br />
tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g courses <strong>and</strong> Crim<strong>in</strong>al Records Bureau<br />
(CRB) checks.<br />
Please call Esther Lumby at the Volunteer Centre<br />
Westm<strong>in</strong>ster 020 7402 8076 <strong>to</strong> f<strong>in</strong>d out how <strong>to</strong><br />
get <strong>in</strong>volved.<br />
Westm<strong>in</strong>ster Sports Unit<br />
Young Apprenticeship Programme<br />
A two year programme for year 10/11 (Key Stage<br />
4) students from schools <strong>in</strong> Westm<strong>in</strong>ster. The<br />
programme is designed <strong>to</strong> create work related<br />
learn<strong>in</strong>g opportunities for young people <strong>and</strong> <strong>to</strong> give<br />
them the skills <strong>and</strong> opportunity <strong>to</strong> access further<br />
education, tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> employment <strong>in</strong> sport.<br />
School Sports Courses<br />
There are a range of tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g opportunities for<br />
education professionals, <strong>in</strong>clud<strong>in</strong>g a Cont<strong>in</strong>ued<br />
Professional Development (CPD) <strong>and</strong> newly<br />
qualified teacher (NQT) programme.<br />
CPD is provided by the Westm<strong>in</strong>ster School<br />
Sports Partnership for teachers across<br />
Westm<strong>in</strong>ster <strong>and</strong> <strong>in</strong>cludes teacher support,<br />
conferences, specific whole school INSET<br />
tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> PE co-ord<strong>in</strong>a<strong>to</strong>r days. Other<br />
programmes available are:<br />
• the newly qualified teachers programme<br />
• <strong>in</strong>set / team teach<strong>in</strong>g programme<br />
• annual review day<br />
• secondary programme.<br />
There’s a great programme of free <strong>and</strong> low<br />
cost courses <strong>to</strong> help you get <strong>in</strong>volved <strong>in</strong> sport.
Sports Coach<strong>in</strong>g Courses<br />
The coach<strong>in</strong>g courses below are FREE for<br />
young people aged 16 – 25 years who live, work<br />
or study <strong>in</strong> Westm<strong>in</strong>ster. Courses may also be<br />
free for adults from Westm<strong>in</strong>ster community<br />
groups & organisations (this is at the discretion<br />
of the course programme manager). Priority<br />
is given <strong>to</strong> young people who are residents of<br />
Westm<strong>in</strong>ster <strong>and</strong> proof of age <strong>and</strong> address may<br />
be required. Attendance is required at all dates<br />
<strong>to</strong> complete the relevant course.<br />
Sports Courses for Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 2009<br />
ABAE tu<strong>to</strong>rs award <strong>in</strong> box<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Age: 16 years +<br />
When: Mon 26th Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 9.30am <strong>to</strong> 4.00pm<br />
1st4Sport FA level 1 award<br />
<strong>in</strong> football coach<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Age: 16 years +<br />
When: Tue 27th Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 9.30am <strong>to</strong> 4.00pm<br />
Safeguard<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> protect<strong>in</strong>g children<br />
When: Mon 26th Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 10am-1pm<br />
Equity <strong>in</strong> your coach<strong>in</strong>g<br />
When: 26th - 29th Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 10am - 1pm<br />
How <strong>to</strong> coach disabled people<br />
When: Wed 28th Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 10am-1pm<br />
An <strong>in</strong>troduction <strong>to</strong> the FUNdamentals<br />
of movement<br />
When: Thur 29th Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 10am-1pm<br />
Coach<strong>in</strong>g children <strong>and</strong> young people<br />
When: Fri 30th Oc<strong>to</strong>ber 10am-1pm<br />
Sports Courses for December 2009<br />
ABAE tu<strong>to</strong>rs award <strong>in</strong> box<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Age: 16 years +<br />
When: Fri 11th December 9.30am <strong>to</strong> 4.00pm<br />
Sports Courses for February 2010<br />
ABAE tu<strong>to</strong>rs award <strong>in</strong> box<strong>in</strong>g<br />
Age: 16 years +<br />
When: Mon 15th February 9.30am <strong>to</strong> 4.00pm<br />
Sports leaders UK level 2 award <strong>in</strong><br />
community <strong>sports</strong> leadership (CSLA)<br />
Age: 16 Years+<br />
When: Mon 15th <strong>to</strong> Fri 19th February<br />
9.45am <strong>to</strong> 4.30pm<br />
Safeguard<strong>in</strong>g <strong>and</strong> protect<strong>in</strong>g children<br />
When: 22nd February 6pm-9pm<br />
Equity <strong>in</strong> your coach<strong>in</strong>g<br />
When: 23rd February 6pm-9pm<br />
How <strong>to</strong> coach disabled people<br />
When: 24th February 6pm-9pm<br />
An <strong>in</strong>troduction <strong>to</strong> the FUNdamentals<br />
of movement<br />
When: 25th February 6pm-9pm<br />
Coach<strong>in</strong>g children <strong>and</strong> young people<br />
When: 26th February 6pm-9pm<br />
For further <strong>in</strong>formation contact the Sports Unit –<br />
email: sport@westm<strong>in</strong>ster.gov.uk or call 020 7641 2012.<br />
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Tra<strong>in</strong><strong>in</strong>g & Courses
For further <strong>in</strong>formation<br />
Contact details<br />
Facility Telephone Email<br />
Academy Sport 020 7121 0642 academysport@westm<strong>in</strong>steracademy.biz<br />
Ethos Sports Centre,<br />
Imperial College<br />
020 7594 6660 ethos@imperial.ac.uk<br />
Jubilee Sports Centre 020 8960 9629 jubilee.membership@cannons.co.uk<br />
Little Venice Sports Centre 020 7641 5111 littlevenice@westm<strong>in</strong>ster.gov.uk<br />
Marshall Street Leisure Centre 020 7641 2012 sport@westm<strong>in</strong>ster.gov.uk<br />
Moberly Sports<br />
<strong>and</strong> Education Centre<br />
020 7641 4807 moberly@westm<strong>in</strong>ster.gov.uk<br />
Open Age 020 8964 1900 rbol<strong>to</strong>n@openage.org.uk<br />
Outdoor Sports Pitches 020 7641 2012 sport@westm<strong>in</strong>ster.gov.uk<br />
Padd<strong>in</strong>g<strong>to</strong>n Recreation Ground 020 7641 3642 padrec.operations@cannons.co.uk<br />
Parks <strong>and</strong> Open Spaces 020 7641 6000 parks@westm<strong>in</strong>ster.gov.uk<br />
Pimlico Academy 07855 33 00 00 james.woods@schools-plus.org<br />
Porchester Centre & Spa 020 7792 2919 porchester.sales@cannons.co.uk<br />
Queen Mother Sports Centre 020 7630 5522 queenmothersales@cannons.co.uk<br />
Sayers Croft Field Centre 01483 275 541 <strong>in</strong>fo@sayers-croft.org.uk<br />
Seymour Leisure Centre 020 7723 8019 seymour.membership@cannons.co.uk<br />
The Gym, Covent Garden 020 7836 4007 coventgarden@jubileehallclubs.co.uk<br />
The Hub, Regent’s Park 020 7935 2458 thehub@royalparks.gsi.gov.uk<br />
Westm<strong>in</strong>ster Boat<strong>in</strong>g Base 020 7821 7389 enquiries@westm<strong>in</strong>sterboat<strong>in</strong>gbase.co.uk<br />
Westm<strong>in</strong>ster Sports Unit 020 7641 2012 sport@westm<strong>in</strong>ster.gov.uk<br />
Please note that the details on activities, programmes <strong>and</strong> facilities <strong>in</strong> this<br />
publication were correct at the time of pr<strong>in</strong>t but may be subject <strong>to</strong> change.
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